Should I Bring My Dog to a Hotel with Dr. José Arce
In this episode of ER VET, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT interviews Dr. José Arce, past president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) on traveling with your dog. Should you take your dog to your hotel or car trip, or even to a local restaurant? Tune in to learn it all here!
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BIO:
Dr. José Arce, AVMA President 2021-2022
Dr. José V. Arce was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from Louisiana State University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. During his undergraduate years, Dr. Arce worked as a veterinary assistant at Burbank Veterinary Hospital in Baton Rouge and participated in student activities that included serving as president of the Pre-Vet Club. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, he worked as a research assistant at the Caribbean Primate Research Center. While in veterinary school, he was the class treasurer and a representative of the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA) for four years, and LSU’s SCAVMA treasurer during his sophomore year. He completed an internship in small animal medicine, surgery, and emergency treatment at Rowley Memorial Animal Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts.
In 1998, Dr. Arce moved back to Puerto Rico. Early in his career, he worked as a veterinarian at the Avian and Small Animal Hospital, San Juan Municipal Shelter, and Dorado Veterinary Hospital. For seven years, he also worked at the Diaz Umpierre Veterinary Clinic. In 2003, he founded Miramar Animal Hospital, of which he is president and co-owner. His special interests include dermatology, ophthalmology, and ultrasonography.